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Shawnee, Kansas

Located in Johnson County, Kansas, Shawnee was established in 1857. Part of Johnson County, one of the wealthiest counties in the Midwest. Named for the Shawnee people who were relocated to the area.
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Founded 1857 | Population 70,000 | Peak 70,000 (2024) | County Johnson County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Shawnee, Kansas

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1857 Founded: Named for Shawnee people.
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1922 Incorporated: Shawnee was officially incorporated as a city.
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1960 Parks & Recreation: Shawnee developed parks and recreational facilities that became central to community life.
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2000 KC Suburb: Johnson County growth.
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Latest News in Shawnee

Apr 20, 2026
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Apr 16, 2026
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May 15, 2016
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May 11, 2016
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Apr 12, 2016
Huckabee Obama Lost Battle Against Radical Islam
Washington, D.C. – On April 12, 2016, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee didn’t mince words when he took aim at Pr…
Mar 18, 2016
Woman Left Stunned how Walmart Handled her Special Request Photo
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Complete Historical Timeline

1857 Culture
Founded
1922 Government
Incorporated
1960 Culture
Parks & Recreation
2000 Business
KC Suburb

Did You Know?

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Part of Johnson County, one of the wealthiest counties in the Midwest.
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Named for the Shawnee people who were relocated to the area.
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Suburban Kansas City community.
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Shawnee was founded in 1857.
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Shawnee has a population of approximately 70,000.

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